Yes of course a 13 year old can speak to a judge but not privately because other people may be thinking negatively about this action even though you may not be thinking that way. Yes, a 13-year-old can request a private, confidential discussion with the judge when the matter is related to the current proceedings, such as custodial issues. The decision is left entirely up to the judge's descretion as there are no statutes relating to such a matter.
Age 10
It mainly depends on the child's actual condition and how old they are.
Yes, you can be compelled to testify in a civil case through a subpoena issued by the court. Failure to comply with a subpoena can result in legal consequences.
Refer to rsmo 491
you go to court and testify
the 1st Amendment guarantee of the free exchange of ideas
In some states, married spouses cannot be forced to testify against one another, HOWEVER - they are not forbidden from doing so if they voluntarily wish to do so.
if you are not called into court, you will not have to testify
No, a defendant does not have to testify in court. It is their constitutional right to remain silent and not incriminate themselves.
No, the defendant does not have to testify in court. It is their constitutional right to remain silent and not incriminate themselves.
NO amendment says a person has the right to testify against himself (which is true), but there is one that says the opposite.The Fifth Amendment, part of the Bill of Rights, says that no citizen can be forced to testify against themselvesi.e. you have the right to NOT testify against yourself.In popular culture, "taking the Fifth" means "invoking your right against self-incrimination."
a child in tribal custody has asked to speak with the judge of the tribe. Does the child have the right to do that?